Can a Self-guided Mobile Phone Application Program Improve Wellbeing in University Students

Can a Self-guided Cognitive Behavioral-based Mobile Phone Application Program With a Self-Compassion Component Reduce Unhealthy Perfectionism in University Students - a Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) With a 4-week Follow-up

This study seeks to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of a mobile phone application-based intervention in improving wellbeing in young adults. 400 University students are randomized into 1 of 4 intervention types. Pre, mid and post-intervention outcome measures are compared to determine effectiveness of the various intervention types.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Access to a mobile phone with the following requirements: iPhone 8 and above, or Android 5.2+ (display greater than 5 inches)
• Have scores of greater than or equal to 29 on the 'Concerns over Mistakes' subscale on the FMPS

Exclusion Criteria:

• Participants who do not meet the inclusion criteria
• Currently pregnant
• Undergoing psychological treatment or counselling
• Have any change in psychotropic medication within twelve weeks before starting intervention